LH: How to Detect a Photoshopped Image

hotoshop is an amazing tool for altering reality, but it's only really great when you're aware of its effects. Here are several tips for detecting a Photoshopped images and earning your digital forensics merit badge.

Ed. note: Like any tool, Photoshop can be used for the forces of both good and evil. These detection techniques aside, almost every photograph you see on the newsstand has received at least some slight alteration, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. But understanding the difference between retouched and non-retouched images does matter, and whether or not you entirely agree, it doesn't hurt to up your awareness.

Using Your Eyes

When it comes to detecting anomalies in a photo, your eyes are really your best asset. Without practice they'll fool you, but you can train yourself to start noticing the little